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VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND SPRINGFIELD FIRST MODEL 1873 .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, #24XXX, MADE 1874.
Guns International #: 102281106 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Trapdoor - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 57
Total Number of Listings: 4033
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND SPRINGFIELD FIRST MODEL 1873 .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, #24XXX, MADE 1874. This example still retains the long wrist/short comb stock that was used only on the first few years of production. The stock also shows a good "ESA" cartouche indicating that this was the original stock and not a replacement as those lack an inspection cartouche. Correct 1873 dated "high arch" breech block, correct early 1873 dated lock plate and correct two click tumbler. The only parts that appear to be correct arsenal updates are the hammer and the rear sight which is the 1879 type that still has the slotless screws. Stock is fine with one age crack on the left side by the receiver that goes nowhere. There are two initials scratched in the bottom of the stock behind the lower tang. Correct cleaning rod and swivels. The wood has not been sanded and the barrel retains fine aged blue with some brown mixing. Mostly brown breech block and lock. Fine action and bright excellent bore. Early rifles like this rarely retain the original long wrist ESA cartouched stocks. stocks. The rear sight and hammer wold be easy to replace with first model parts if one wanted. Seldom seen like this.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1873 1ST MOD. RIFLE
Serial Number: 24XXX
Condition: VG
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT